Yobe
Yobe govt, firm sign N3.8bn contract for Geidam ultra-modern market
Yobe Government and Green and Blue Communications & Electronics Ltd., on Wednesday signed a N3.8 billion contract for the construction of Geidam ultra-modern market.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Alhaji Barma Shetima, state Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Tourism and Malam Kura Goni-Mama signed the contract on behalf of the state and the firm respectively.
Speaking at the occasion, Shetima said that due process was followed in awarding the contract which would be completed within 12 months.
He listed the structures in the market to include administrative block, perimeter fence, gate house, road network, drains, mosque, public toilets, 500 shops, stalls, and stores.
The commissioner urged the contractor to do a good job in line with the contract agreement and specifications.
Shetima said the project was part of Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s initiative to enhance commercial activities, improve internally generated revenue and provide job opportunities in the state.
He said that a similar market project was completed in Gashua and would be inaugurated on Sept. 3, while three others in Nguru, Potiskum and Damaturu, had reached various levels of completion.
In his remarks, Goni-Mama thanked the state for awarding the contract to his company and pledged to carry out quality work within the time frame.
NAN reports that the event was witnessed by Alhaji Bukar Mustapha, Member representing Geidam Central in the state House of Assembly; and Alhaji Bukar Dauda, Commissioner, Housing and Urban Development.